From aeroplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling AMAZING MACHINES series is the perfect way for preschoolers to learn about all sorts of different machines and things that go! Every book introduces a new vehicle and features a zippy rhyming text, bright, colourful artwork, and the same friendly animal characters each time. There’s even a helpful picture glossary at the end torecap any new words and technical terms. FLASHING FIRE ENGINES follows the animal crew as they become fire fighters.

Climb on board the fire truck, ride along and learn how to put out fires and save the day! Every page is full of the kind of detail that machine-mad toddlers love: the fireman’s pole, the siren, the long ladder and much more! Other titles in the AMAZING MACHINES series include: TERRIFIC TRAINS, AMAZING AEROPLANES and TREMENDOUS TRACTORS.

You’ve probably heard of Joan of Arc… She’s dead famous for leading the French army into battle, going up in smoke when she was burnt at the stake, and being an absolute saint. But have you heard that Joan was always having to prove she wasn’t a witch, loved writing cheeky letters to very important people, and made the King of France look like a complete coward. Yes, even though she’s dead, Joan’s still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Joan’s secret diary, read the news that set France ablaze in The Gallic Globe, and find out exactly how a teenage girl gave an entire army it’s marching orders.